DEFINITION: v. To insist on helping someone in spite of their repeated assurance that they have things well in hand, and already have their own remedies in mind. n. Unwanted help or assistance.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Foistaid: /foyst-ayd/ Mary Jo seemed unable to resist the notion that others couldn’t possibly do without her helpful intervention, and as so often was the case those she provided foistaid to became victims rather than recipients of genuine assistance. Etymology: Blend of ‘foist’ (To impose (something or someone unwanted) upon another by coercion or trickery) and ‘aid’ (assistance) Created by: Mustang.
Dragginfly: /drag gin fly/ When Ben got his naughty bits stuck in his zipper, his girlfriend Mary made things worse by being a dragginfly. There’s just something about Mary… Etymology: Dragging (something that slows or delays progress;pull, as against a resistance )& Fly (opening in front of pants) & WordPlay on Dragonfly (large flying insect) Created by: Nosila.
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